Private tour in Coimbra Guilherme G
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Guilherme G.
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I'm Gui (as all my friends call me), a 39-year-old local from Lisbon who loves his little corner of the world so much that I dream of making others fall in love with its cultural and historical richness. A student of Portuguese history, culture, literature, and language, I was only absent from my hometown for a year, when I decided to embraced the challenge of studying in Florence, Italy. Marveling at my country's historical and cultural connections with other countries and places around the world and over the centuries, I got lost in the labyrinth of all these intricate and constant tangents. Even today, instead of looking for a way out of them, I scrutinize every new and intriguing corner of this endless maze with the curiosity of a neophyte, aiming to call each of these new curious regions my home. I want you to discover all of my favorite places near Lisbon, in addition to Lisbon itself. From Sintra and its romantic mysticism to Cascais and its maritime voluptuousness, as well as Serra da Arrábida and its wild nature that hides corners that are both intoxicating and sacred. Then there's Óbidos and its medieval ambience, and Nazaré with its waves that crush forgotten legends & myths. We can't forget about Alcobaça and Batalha, with its Romanesque and Gothic monasteries, or about Tomar, once the capital of the Order of the Temple in Portugal. Queluz, Mafra and Ajuda and their magnanimous royal palaces are also worth mentioning, as well as the city-museum of Évora, also the best oasis for any desert. Join me on these journeys through Portugal's culture. From raw history, to cooked cuisine, scrambled architecture, tasteful music, a thousand textures literature and sweet, sour and spicy stories. Tourism of Portugal Agent National Number: 882/2023
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Coimbra, a city cradled by the River Mondego, is a living tapestry of history. Its winding streets lead to the ancient university, one of Europe’s oldest, with the Joanina Library standing as a beacon of knowledge. Beneath it all, traces of Roman roots remain—arches, the forum, a whisper of an empire long faded. In the Santa Cruz Monastery, Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques, rests in solemn peace. Yet, Coimbra is also home to the tragic love story of Pedro and Inês, whose passion was torn apart by fate. Their tale, woven into the city’s soul, lingers in the mournful melodies of fado—songs of longing and loss. As the sun sets, bathing the city in gold, Coimbra becomes a quiet symphony, where past and present meet, and love’s whispered secrets endure.
- The day will start at the front door of your accommodation in Lisbon; - We'll then drive to Coimbra, and park the car in Alta, the University area; - After, we'll visit the University, its chappel, and the amazing Joanina Library; - We'll then have a walk in the historical center, visiting the Romanesque 12th century Cathedral; - We'll stop for lunch, and after lunch we'll visit the tomb of the first king of Portugal. - We'll get back to the car, have a drive through the aqueduct, close to the Botanical Garden, and stop for a beverage in Quinta das Lágrimas, before we drive back to Lisbon. - At the end of the day we'll go back to the same place where we started the tour. * * If you want to use this tour also as a transfer, I can drop you off at your accommodation in Coimbra.
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A 7-seat very recent vehicle with A/C
Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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